Cloud & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Singapore’s AI Ambitions Clash with Cloud Hesitancy

    By Bradley Maclean | 08/04/2026

    A private roundtable of senior AML leaders revealed that despite regulatory encouragement, internal cultural and technical barriers are impacting AI adoption in Singapore.

    Payments & Settlements

    Sri Lanka Launches National QR Adoption Drive, Scraps Merchant Fees

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

    The government has removed service fees for LankaQR transactions under LKR 5,000 and enabled P2P payments to drive digital adoption and formalise the economy.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong Needs Clearer AI Rules to Maintain Global Lead - FTAHK

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

    A new paper by FTAHK finds Hong Kong leads in AI adoption but needs clearer regulations, better data access, and more talent to secure its advantage.

    Cybersecurity

    China Drafts Security Guidelines for Open-Source AI Agents

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    China's national cybersecurity standards body has released a detailed practice guide for "OpenClaw" agents, focusing on organisational governance, shadow IT risks, and secure deployment.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

    The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

    Trading & Investment

    China Regulators Coordinate Push to Scale Up ‘Technology Finance’

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    PBOC and other regulators outline plans to channel more targeted financial support into strategic technology sectors through specialised policy tools.

    Payments & Settlements

    India and Bhutan to Link UPI with Postal Network for Remittances

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    A new agreement will use the postal network to facilitate cross-border payments, aiming to boost financial inclusion for citizens in both nations.

    Operational Risk

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

    Structural Regulation

    SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

    By Editors | 01/04/2026

    SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

    Data Privacy

    BIS Paper Outlines Open Finance Gains and Key Regulatory Hurdles

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    New paper details open finance's impact on competition, while highlighting crucial challenges for policymakers.

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